The Royal Family hosted a reception marking Victory over Japan Day — The Royal Family hosted a reception marking 80 years since Victory over Japan Day (Picture: PA)

King and Queen marked the 80th anniversary of WWII at Windsor Castle (Picture: PA)

Queen Camilla and veteran Henry Rice at a reception for veterans who served in Pacific during WW2, part of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, at Windsor Castle (Picture: PA)

Prince of Wales at a reception for veterans who served in the Pacific during the Second World War, part of the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, at Windsor Castle — Prince of Wales at a reception for veterans who served in the Pacific during the Second World War at Windsor Castle (Picture: PA)

Prince of Wales speaking to military personnel at a reception in Windsor Castle (Picture: PA)

Prince of Wales and veteran Ron Gumbley at a commemorative event marking 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Picture: PA)

Sir Keir Starmer at reception for veterans who served in Pacific during WW2 — Sir Keir Starmer speaking to veterans at Windsor Castle reception (Picture: PA)

King Charles holding torch of peace from CWGC at a reception for veterans who served in Pacific during WW2 (Picture: PA)

The King met veterans who served in the Far East campaign during the Second World War (Picture: PA)

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In pictures: King hosts VJ veterans at Windsor to mark 80th anniversary of war's end

The King, Queen and senior royals have honoured veterans of the Far East campaign during a special reception held as part of this year's remembrance commemorations.

The King and Queen were joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester for the event at Windsor Castle, which brought together veterans who served in the Pacific theatre and their families.

The reception marked the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, the day Japan surrendered in August 1945, bringing the Second World War to its final end.

While Victory in Europe Day in May 1945 marked the defeat of Nazi Germany, VJ Day signified the conclusion of the conflict in the Pacific.

Right royal hug as veterans welcomed to Windsor Castle

Held during Remembrance week, the reception honoured Pacific veterans as part of the nation's collective reflection on wars, past and present.

The gathering at Windsor Castle provided an opportunity for surviving veterans to share their experiences with members of the Royal Family and to reflect on the enduring legacy of their service.